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The head of the CIA flew to Europe for discussions with Israeli and Qatari officials on Monday, exploring the possibility of a new cease-fire and the release of hostages in Gaza, concurrent with the U.S. Defense Secretary’s talks in Israel about reducing large-scale combat operations against Hamas. Despite these diplomatic efforts, the conflict continued unabated, with intense fighting in northern …

Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati remarked on Tuesday about the ongoing hardships Lebanon has faced for 74 days due to the war on Gaza and the continuous Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon. These attacks have resulted in civilian casualties and widespread suffering, which Mikati described as the outcome of criminal and genocidal actions. During a cabinet session at the Grand …

Late Monday night, an airstrike, suspected to be executed by the Jordanian air force, struck a location in Syria’s southern Sweida province, according to reports from Syrian opposition activists. This incident follows an earlier report that Jordanian troops had engaged and killed several smugglers at the border. While there has been no official statement from Jordan confirming their involvement in …

The border between Lebanon and Israel is currently experiencing a tense and hazardous situation, as reported by Aroldo Lazaro, the leader of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). He noted that the tensions have been high since October 8, a day following the start of the conflict between Israel and Hamas. This escalated situation primarily involves cross-border exchanges …

Hezbollah launched a guided missile at the Israeli settlement of Metulla on Tuesday, while Israeli forces responded with shelling on the outskirts of Mays al-Jabal, Blida, and Houla. Additionally, Israeli drones conducted extensive flights over Baalbek and its neighboring villages. This escalation followed Hezbollah’s rocket attack on the Israeli border town of Kiryat Shmona on Monday evening. This attack was …

The United Nations Security Council has postponed its vote, originally scheduled for Monday evening, to Tuesday morning on a resolution proposed by Arab nations. This resolution calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Gaza to facilitate crucial aid deliveries to the vast number of civilians in need. The delay is attributed to intensified negotiations aimed at preventing another U.S. …

Hezbollah has declared that any Israeli attacks on civilians will be met with retaliation. This statement follows an Israeli strike near a funeral procession for a Hezbollah fighter in the Lebanese town of Aita al-Shaab. The strike damaged a building close to the funeral but did not cause any casualties. The Israel-Lebanon border has experienced frequent fire exchanges, primarily involving …

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, during his visit to Israel, called on Hezbollah to refrain from actions that might lead to a more extensive conflict, especially given the ongoing skirmishes along the Israel-Lebanon border following the conflict with Hamas. Austin emphasized the importance of avoiding escalation into a broader war at a joint press briefing with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav …